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American Classic returns to Prescott with dazzling displays

Where: Prescott Speed Hill Climb, Gotherington

When: Saturday, September 30 to Sunday, October 1, 2017

An all-American Stars and Stripes weekend celebrating the biggest and brashest cars this side of the pond is on its way to Prescott Speed Hill Climb.

The Prescott Autumn American Classic is an action-packed weekend which attracts a wide variety of cars competing on the historic hill climb course, with special classes for American cars and hot rods.

Off-track will be a spectacular display of American vehicles and USA-themed entertainment from the Demon Drome Wall of Death, on an original 1920s motordome, to live bands. The Vegas Showgirls will be performing to ZZ Top, there will be beginners dance lessons as well as the popular stars and stripes comedy stilt walkers.

The paddock will be packed with a spectacular display of American muscle and classic cars from Mustangs, Camaros, Corvettes, Chevys and Hot Rods to Indians motorcycles and Custom Choppers. The Orchard features a dedicated show and shine display area which is open to all American vehicle owners.

There will be an awesome collection of famous Camaros making their event debut including one of the most famous Camaros ever made - the Roger Penske 1969 Camaro Z28 Penske Sunoco.

In addition there will be an iconic 1977 Chevrolet Camaro black 7 International Race of Champions car raced by Unser and Fittipaldi dubbed 'lucky number seven' due to its very prestigious accomplishments on the racing circuit along with the 1975 Faberge Brut Chevrolet Camaro ZS8.

The latter Camaro races extensively at Goodwood and is considered by many as the ultimate Group 1 saloon.

Prescott's 'Hot Rockin' main stage will play host to non-stop live music bands throughout the weekend and features the talented Ding Dong Daddios, Jon Clare and The Fabulous Doughboys, marvellous songstress Betsy Harmony and the popular Lady & The Sax.

Prescott will also be playing host to the last heat of the prestigious Classic American Car of the Year competition. Aficionado Ben Klemenzson will be looking for cars either original or restored.

The Prescott heat winner will be guaranteed a place on the Classic American stand at the Classic Motor Show, held at Birmingham's NEC in November. He or she will also win a bespoke hand-cast brass trophy, £100 and a feature in Classic American magazine.

All American vehicles on site will be part of the judging process. The winner will be announced on the Sunday at 3pm.

Gates open for the Prescott Autumn American Classic at 8am and the first cars will be on the hill at 8.30am. Advance tickets cost £15 per day or £25 for the weekend. Tickets on the day will be £20 and £35.

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